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I am 39 weeks pregnant and really struggling to walk. i also am suffering with low back pain. could this be start of labor?

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See details: Back pain is very common late in pregnancy. It is not a sign of laborbut at 39 weeks labor can start anytime.

Dr Gerbino agreed

Answered 6/13/2015

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